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Enter the Wolf

    Underground Base/ The Harmony
       6:00 am - 7:15 pm Evening, January 3
       -Riley's POV-

       It was evening by the time I finally got to lay back in my bed, unaccompanied. The day had seemed to drag on long, yet I'd be lying if I said I hadn't enjoyed it. It started with me in the kitchen where I promised Hector I would help him make breakfast as well as him teaching me a few extraordinary morning dishes (One of the oddest being Derek's, yuck! I give him credit, he could definitely stomach ANYTHING). I did quite a superior job on them if I do say so my-self; after all I had been making meals on my own since I was 7. Sharon, another astonishing chef of Harmony, would stop in often to gather up the food, but I knew it was more of her checking up on us. She was kind of a mother hen, not that I minded in the least. She bantered sometimes with Hector on her stops, although it was all in good fun; I found my-self holding back a chuckle at the two. But she never stayed long since she was the one handing out everyone's food.
       After that I hung out with Sander and Pryde. We played with the old gaming system Hector fixed up for the group; I believe it was called a Wii. At this point it contained mostly of Sander and I playing a brawl game while poor Pryde was running back and fore for the bird infected to fetch snacks. I don't think I won most of the rounds in the game against him either, I felt like he cheated always using that yellow rodent and the same 'thunderbolt' move to hit me hardest. Eventually we got Pryde to play and he too was rather excellent once he learned the controls. So in the end, I was the only one losing. I left the two when they started up a competition to see who could get the most wins in the sudden death matches.
       It was then I decided to go see what Derek was up too. The end result was us playing chess within he's room. Again, give me a deck of cards and you'll probably never win but I wasn't very good at these other games I had no clue about. I could only guess it was because Poker had been my strict and only game I played to master for reasons other than enjoyment. Still, I had a lot of fun learning. I of course didn't win the first few rounds, but I enjoyed the happiness in Derek's expression when I would get ever closer to getting him into check with every game we played. I was glad to see how proud he was when I started to win some, but he still had a huge lead over mine. We later decided to go eat lunch together with small chit chat about this and that, the conversation stayed light. In-between a rather unimportant discussion of me telling Derek about why we hadn't figured out the technology to grow lollipop trees another of the generals, Eonami, came up and joined us. I could tell by the look on her face that she didn't mind me there but wanted to speak with Derek on something alone. So, I was quick to make up an excuse to leave.
       The rest of the day I spent doing diminutive things. Though the incident that took up the most time was helping Hector clean after dinner dishes. I was glad when Sharon, Sander, and Pryde all decided to join in, but sooner or later the washing of dishes turned into a messy water fight. It was after I mopped the floors with the others did I finally get to go to my room.
       I lied comfortably back and brought my sketch pad before me, drawing nothing in particular. I had only sat here for maybe 20 minutes when I heard a knock at my door. Sighing I called out,
       "Come in, it's open!"
       It was Derek; he shot me an apologetic smile. I returned it with a nod of my head to say he wasn't bothering me, because he never would.
        "Hey, Lavvy is calling for you near the main entrance. I thought I'd go ahead and give you the message since I was passing by."
       I set the note pad aside sitting up on the bed… Hm, this was quite inquisitive. It made me wonder what our leader could want with me. I've only really meet her once and we barely had the time to talk then. Still, I give Derek a smile.
       "Thank you. I should go right away."
       The jackal infected could only bob he's head in agreement, one didn't make Lavvy wait.


       Underground Base / The Harmony's Entrance
       7:45 pm Evening, January 3

       I truly think my heart stopped, or at least skipped a beat at what I saw. The blonde and brown hair, the very British attire, those unmistakably turquoise eyes… I couldn't believe it… Hyde was standing right there in front of me, the one person who I never thought I'd see again; who I thought didn't want to see me again! I couldn't stop the beam of a grin that took over my face and I noticed that I started to pick up my pace, nearly running toward them. But a flash of an image had me frozen within seconds.
       My smile was quick to vanish as memories of our last convention distorted my mind for a moment. I realized we didn't part on good terms, we had a fight even. It hit me then that I was supposed to be furious at him just as he should be with me. As I approached them, I readjusted into a walking speed. I couldn't look at Hyde and instead focused on our leader. She had an unusual expression on her face I noticed, it was like a mix between annoyance and discomfiture; this was the look she kept shooting toward Hyde too. Lavvy had also been in her symbiotic form, in which I wondered if she was so edgy around him that she needed to stay in this form.  My eyes then caught that the male wolf infected was actually tied at the wrists with he's arms behind he's back. He in addition was bleeding from a few claw-looking scratches on the left side of he's face, like he had been slapped by a cat or perhaps… a Lavvy? I was glad he wasn't paying me any mind at this point either as I realized I had been staring.
       "Finally," She growled in greeting to me. "This guy says he knows you, do you?"
       No. My inner voice commented. "Yes." I answered instead.
       She looked a little disappointed at the answer. Probably wanting to use him as a punching bag for reasons I didn't understand quite yet, though Hyde was looking as composed as ever. This probably only fueled her frustration level, I haven't known her long enough to know of any other level.
       "Are you sure?"
       "Yeah, he's… alright. I assure you he isn't part of the Global Government or anything."
       I could just read the 'darn' on her face and I would have snickered too, but my heart just wouldn't have been into it.
       "Why is he tied up?" I asked, at the same time trying to sound as if the reply didn't matter in case she didn't feel like explaining.
       "Well, my-self and a few others were out wandering the slums for anything useful when this guy," Lavvy made a snarl down at the English boy. "Tried to pickpocket me."
         I found it hard to believe that was her only reason for the foul looks she was giving him, but she wasn't finished yet.
       "He went for my back pocket, which had nothing in it and grabbed something he shouldn't have and even decided to pitch."
       Oh, my. I could see now why she wouldn't be very fond of him; she had every right to give him those scratches. Hyde on the other hand turned to her with a dazzling smile, bowing he's head down.
       "Pray you forgive me, madam. You have misinterpreted my intention." It was in a swift motion he brought the rope that had been tied around he's wrists before him handing it to a surprised Lavvy, who most likely didn't even see the moment he untied them. "I knew you'd react in such a way, but I couldn't be sure if you were the correct person without… baiting you a bit.  I've only heard tales of The Harmony's infamous leader from my brother. You are most innovative."
       Lavvy didn't look sure if she wanted to take that as a compliment, actually she seemed a little troubled at the statement. News spreading around about her wasn't a good thing, I was sure. Hopefully all the people had were their rumors and not visuals on what she looked like.
       "Next time, speaking to me will work better." Her golden eyes narrowed.
       Hyde only tipped he's hat with a smile and she growled before taking her leave with an 'I'll be watching you' glare. It was then I wish she hadn't left us alone, a feeling of awkwardness took over me yet the wolf infected stayed indifferent as he always did. I didn't even bother asking what he was doing here.
       "Nothing has changed between us," I stated harshly, in an odd sense it felt like I was only trying to convince my-self here. "We are still not friends."
       He nodded in conformity folding he's arms behind he's back and I hated the look in those bright eyes like he saw something even I couldn't have known within my expression. It made me scoff infuriatingly. He was possibly the only person in this world who ever made me experience such insufferable feelings yet at the same time it was connected with consideration, which I disliked even more.
       "I haven't missed you in the slightest."
       Again I was answered with a silent stare. The blood from he's scratches slowly dripping onto he's black coat giving him an almost haunting appearance.
       "And I want nothing more to do with you."
       I said this aiming to hurt him, although he seemed completely unaffected by the words and I wanted to believe I didn't care, yet there was something inside me begging him to say something… anything! But he didn't. With that I turned and walked away never once looking back.


Housing a Mutt

       Underground Base / The Harmony
       3:00 pm Afternoon, January 6
       -Riley's POV-

       It had been a few days since my run in with Hyde. I tried hard not to think about him, though it had been rather effortless to say the least. I never once saw him around and no one ever mentioned a thing about him. But that would truly be the wolf infected's fault, he wasn't one to socialize or meet new people on his own. I could never understand how someone could be so egotistical; it would be boring to be by you-self all the time wouldn't it? So, I figured maybe he just decided to leave. I would be lying if I said I didn't feel a little guilty about that thought, no matter how much I'd decline it later.
       I was currently on the way to my room. However just before I could open my door my eyes quickly zoomed in on a scratch made near the door's lock. Many people probably wouldn't bother with something so small or see it at that matter, but I knew this little detail was caused by a lock pick. Someone had broken into my room. I shifted into symbiote form and with my hand on the knob I put my long ear against the door frame, listening. There was a strange, yet familiar sound and the scent that caught my nose made grim in annoyance.
       Hyde.
       I growled pushing my door open fully with a bit more force than necessarily. What I saw was Hyde lounging in a large gray armchair in the middle of my room (That most definitely hadn't been there tis morning), he's head resting against its back with he's eyes closed, he's back touching one of the chair's arm and he's feet hanging off the other one as he strummed aimlessly at the strings on he's violin. The slamming of the closing door didn't make him flinch or stop what he was doing to my dismay. I figured he wasn't going to say anything, but he surprised me.
       "It's a pleasant flat you have here."
       "Room." I corrected. "I don't pay for it."
       "Pardon me." He continued to strum the strings, turning the toning knobs at the top every so often. "Doesn't sound quite right, does it?"
       I disregarded the question. Mostly because I didn't think you could tone a violin without using the bow, but I digress after all I knew nothing about the instrument per se.
       "What are you doing here?"
       "I wasn't arranged a room, quite impolite of them. Yours however, seems rather extensive. Do you mind if I utilize it?"
       "Yes, get out!"
       He had the nerve to shake he's head. As if he would have a choice on this.
       "This is my room. Plus, where did you plan on sleeping? That armchair?"
       "It is certainly more comfortable than a divan."
       "You can't use any of my blankets."
       "I do have the capability of being covered in fur, old boy."
       At this point, I knew he had no plans on leaving. I crossed my arms as my tail flicked.
       "Jerk."
       Without hesitation he responded back, "Prick."
        "Idiot."
       "Twat."
       "Douche."
       "Pikey."
       "Mutt!"
       To this he finally opened he's eyes, looking toward me. I could see a shine of amusement in them and the shadow of a smile. It was weird to say that he actually liked that rude little nickname I given him back when we basically first met.  He never really told me why. Sighing I moved across my room to grab the chair that had been session at my desk and placed it before Hyde's armchair. I sat down heavily on it. There was so many thoughts running through my mind, but none of them were more confusing than Hyde. I realized he was still watching me and I give him a sad smile, unable to keep up this angry front any longer.
       "Play me something, please." I requested.
       He didn't ask any questions, he only simply reached down where he's bow leaned against the armchair and within seconds the sound of he's violin filled the air. I could never describe the beauty in he's playing, just that I couldn't see how I survived this long without listening to it. It reminded back after Paul Dean, the fox parasite that infected me, had taken over my body and we were wounded trying to escape some Global Government soldiers, it had been nightmarish to go into slumber. Sometimes the pain had been too terrible, sometimes my head had been full with frightening dreams and in either case I just couldn't sleep; Hyde would just know and he come sit at my bed side to play for me, no matter how long or how many times it happened, he'd always been there when I needed it. I admit… I had never slept so well then when I heard those soothing notes of he's violin.
       I leant forward in my chair placing my head in my hands as the music continued. It bothered me, not just the things I said to him at The Harmony's entrance, but everything I said when we separated those months ago. I wasn't this 'nice' person everyone knew me as here. During our argument, I ended up snapping some very hateful things toward Hyde… I even saw the moment, though never shown on his face, that he's eyes reflected something close to being heartbroken. This was the guy, despite my effort to push him away… treated my wounds, keep me company, comforted me on sleepless nights, and had truly become my first real friend. Yet, that is what I give him in return. I didn't deserve a friend like him; I had, to my disgust, become the person my father been beating into my head for years. When I joined Harmony, I completely changed my personality knowing I deeply didn't want to be that man my father was. I been so fake, though not one person realized and I was alright with that. I was grateful no one ever knew how awful the real me could be. But as I made new friends… I've  slowly, to my surprise,  started to became my fake.
       I would never understand why Hyde decided to come back into my life; there was no way he'd ever forgive me. There was no reason he should and to be honest I would just accept that. Yet here he was. He wasn't mad, he didn't want to fight anymore, and I can truly say he was being the better man of us two.
       Slowly I lifted my head, moving to rest comfortably against the back of the chair as I raised my feet to sit on the cushion and curling my tail my legs. As the blissfully wonderful sound of Hyde's violin played on, I let all my thoughts go and my eyes started to drift shut. I hadn't been sleeping well since I left. My old nightmares would always find a way back to me.
       "I lied before," I said softly, my voice laced with sleep. Hyde's eyes were closed again, as they usually were when he started to play, but the slightest tilt of he's head told me he could hear ever word. "I did miss you.
       …… And I'm really sorry…"
       I then fell into, for the first time since leaving, a peaceful and dreamless sleep.

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Enter the Wolf

    Underground Base/ The Harmony
       6:00 am - 7:15 pm Evening, January 3
       -Riley's POV-

       It was evening by the time I finally got to lay back in my bed, unaccompanied. The day had seemed to drag on long, yet I'd be lying if I said I hadn't enjoyed it. It started with me in the kitchen where I promised Hector I would help him make breakfast as well as him teaching me a few extraordinary morning dishes (One of the oddest being Derek's, yuck! I give him credit, he could definitely stomach ANYTHING). I did quite a superior job on them if I do say so my-self; after all I had been making meals on my own since I was 7. Sharon, another astonishing chef of Harmony, would stop in often to gather up the food, but I knew it was more of her checking up on us. She was kind of a mother hen, not that I minded in the least. She bantered sometimes with Hector on her stops, although it was all in good fun; I found my-self holding back a chuckle at the two. But she never stayed long since she was the one handing out everyone's food.
       After that I hung out with Sander and Pryde. We played with the old gaming system Hector fixed up for the group; I believe it was called a Wii. At this point it contained mostly of Sander and I playing a brawl game while poor Pryde was running back and fore for the bird infected to fetch snacks. I don't think I won most of the rounds in the game against him either, I felt like he cheated always using that yellow rodent and the same 'thunderbolt' move to hit me hardest. Eventually we got Pryde to play and he too was rather excellent once he learned the controls. So in the end, I was the only one losing. I left the two when they started up a competition to see who could get the most wins in the sudden death matches.
       It was then I decided to go see what Derek was up too. The end result was us playing chess within he's room. Again, give me a deck of cards and you'll probably never win but I wasn't very good at these other games I had no clue about. I could only guess it was because Poker had been my strict and only game I played to master for reasons other than enjoyment. Still, I had a lot of fun learning. I of course didn't win the first few rounds, but I enjoyed the happiness in Derek's expression when I would get ever closer to getting him into check with every game we played. I was glad to see how proud he was when I started to win some, but he still had a huge lead over mine. We later decided to go eat lunch together with small chit chat about this and that, the conversation stayed light. In-between a rather unimportant discussion of me telling Derek about why we hadn't figured out the technology to grow lollipop trees another of the generals, Eonami, came up and joined us. I could tell by the look on her face that she didn't mind me there but wanted to speak with Derek on something alone. So, I was quick to make up an excuse to leave.
       The rest of the day I spent doing diminutive things. Though the incident that took up the most time was helping Hector clean after dinner dishes. I was glad when Sharon, Sander, and Pryde all decided to join in, but sooner or later the washing of dishes turned into a messy water fight. It was after I mopped the floors with the others did I finally get to go to my room.
       I lied comfortably back and brought my sketch pad before me, drawing nothing in particular. I had only sat here for maybe 20 minutes when I heard a knock at my door. Sighing I called out,
       "Come in, it's open!"
       It was Derek; he shot me an apologetic smile. I returned it with a nod of my head to say he wasn't bothering me, because he never would.
        "Hey, Lavvy is calling for you near the main entrance. I thought I'd go ahead and give you the message since I was passing by."
       I set the note pad aside sitting up on the bed… Hm, this was quite inquisitive. It made me wonder what our leader could want with me. I've only really meet her once and we barely had the time to talk then. Still, I give Derek a smile.
       "Thank you. I should go right away."
       The jackal infected could only bob he's head in agreement, one didn't make Lavvy wait.


       Underground Base / The Harmony's Entrance
       7:45 pm Evening, January 3

       I truly think my heart stopped, or at least skipped a beat at what I saw. The blonde and brown hair, the very British attire, those unmistakably turquoise eyes… I couldn't believe it… Hyde was standing right there in front of me, the one person who I never thought I'd see again; who I thought didn't want to see me again! I couldn't stop the beam of a grin that took over my face and I noticed that I started to pick up my pace, nearly running toward them. But a flash of an image had me frozen within seconds.
       My smile was quick to vanish as memories of our last convention distorted my mind for a moment. I realized we didn't part on good terms, we had a fight even. It hit me then that I was supposed to be furious at him just as he should be with me. As I approached them, I readjusted into a walking speed. I couldn't look at Hyde and instead focused on our leader. She had an unusual expression on her face I noticed, it was like a mix between annoyance and discomfiture; this was the look she kept shooting toward Hyde too. Lavvy had also been in her symbiotic form, in which I wondered if she was so edgy around him that she needed to stay in this form.  My eyes then caught that the male wolf infected was actually tied at the wrists with he's arms behind he's back. He in addition was bleeding from a few claw-looking scratches on the left side of he's face, like he had been slapped by a cat or perhaps… a Lavvy? I was glad he wasn't paying me any mind at this point either as I realized I had been staring.
       "Finally," She growled in greeting to me. "This guy says he knows you, do you?"
       No. My inner voice commented. "Yes." I answered instead.
       She looked a little disappointed at the answer. Probably wanting to use him as a punching bag for reasons I didn't understand quite yet, though Hyde was looking as composed as ever. This probably only fueled her frustration level, I haven't known her long enough to know of any other level.
       "Are you sure?"
       "Yeah, he's… alright. I assure you he isn't part of the Global Government or anything."
       I could just read the 'darn' on her face and I would have snickered too, but my heart just wouldn't have been into it.
       "Why is he tied up?" I asked, at the same time trying to sound as if the reply didn't matter in case she didn't feel like explaining.
       "Well, my-self and a few others were out wandering the slums for anything useful when this guy," Lavvy made a snarl down at the English boy. "Tried to pickpocket me."
         I found it hard to believe that was her only reason for the foul looks she was giving him, but she wasn't finished yet.
       "He went for my back pocket, which had nothing in it and grabbed something he shouldn't have and even decided to pitch."
       Oh, my. I could see now why she wouldn't be very fond of him; she had every right to give him those scratches. Hyde on the other hand turned to her with a dazzling smile, bowing he's head down.
       "Pray you forgive me, madam. You have misinterpreted my intention." It was in a swift motion he brought the rope that had been tied around he's wrists before him handing it to a surprised Lavvy, who most likely didn't even see the moment he untied them. "I knew you'd react in such a way, but I couldn't be sure if you were the correct person without… baiting you a bit.  I've only heard tales of The Harmony's infamous leader from my brother. You are most innovative."
       Lavvy didn't look sure if she wanted to take that as a compliment, actually she seemed a little troubled at the statement. News spreading around about her wasn't a good thing, I was sure. Hopefully all the people had were their rumors and not visuals on what she looked like.
       "Next time, speaking to me will work better." Her golden eyes narrowed.
       Hyde only tipped he's hat with a smile and she growled before taking her leave with an 'I'll be watching you' glare. It was then I wish she hadn't left us alone, a feeling of awkwardness took over me yet the wolf infected stayed indifferent as he always did. I didn't even bother asking what he was doing here.
       "Nothing has changed between us," I stated harshly, in an odd sense it felt like I was only trying to convince my-self here. "We are still not friends."
       He nodded in conformity folding he's arms behind he's back and I hated the look in those bright eyes like he saw something even I couldn't have known within my expression. It made me scoff infuriatingly. He was possibly the only person in this world who ever made me experience such insufferable feelings yet at the same time it was connected with consideration, which I disliked even more.
       "I haven't missed you in the slightest."
       Again I was answered with a silent stare. The blood from he's scratches slowly dripping onto he's black coat giving him an almost haunting appearance.
       "And I want nothing more to do with you."
       I said this aiming to hurt him, although he seemed completely unaffected by the words and I wanted to believe I didn't care, yet there was something inside me begging him to say something… anything! But he didn't. With that I turned and walked away never once looking back.


Housing a Mutt

       Underground Base / The Harmony
       3:00 pm Afternoon, January 6
       -Riley's POV-

       It had been a few days since my run in with Hyde. I tried hard not to think about him, though it had been rather effortless to say the least. I never once saw him around and no one ever mentioned a thing about him. But that would truly be the wolf infected's fault, he wasn't one to socialize or meet new people on his own. I could never understand how someone could be so egotistical; it would be boring to be by you-self all the time wouldn't it? So, I figured maybe he just decided to leave. I would be lying if I said I didn't feel a little guilty about that thought, no matter how much I'd decline it later.
       I was currently on the way to my room. However just before I could open my door my eyes quickly zoomed in on a scratch made near the door's lock. Many people probably wouldn't bother with something so small or see it at that matter, but I knew this little detail was caused by a lock pick. Someone had broken into my room. I shifted into symbiote form and with my hand on the knob I put my long ear against the door frame, listening. There was a strange, yet familiar sound and the scent that caught my nose made grim in annoyance.
       Hyde.
       I growled pushing my door open fully with a bit more force than necessarily. What I saw was Hyde lounging in a large gray armchair in the middle of my room (That most definitely hadn't been there tis morning), he's head resting against its back with he's eyes closed, he's back touching one of the chair's arm and he's feet hanging off the other one as he strummed aimlessly at the strings on he's violin. The slamming of the closing door didn't make him flinch or stop what he was doing to my dismay. I figured he wasn't going to say anything, but he surprised me.
       "It's a pleasant flat you have here."
       "Room." I corrected. "I don't pay for it."
       "Pardon me." He continued to strum the strings, turning the toning knobs at the top every so often. "Doesn't sound quite right, does it?"
       I disregarded the question. Mostly because I didn't think you could tone a violin without using the bow, but I digress after all I knew nothing about the instrument per se.
       "What are you doing here?"
       "I wasn't arranged a room, quite impolite of them. Yours however, seems rather extensive. Do you mind if I utilize it?"
       "Yes, get out!"
       He had the nerve to shake he's head. As if he would have a choice on this.
       "This is my room. Plus, where did you plan on sleeping? That armchair?"
       "It is certainly more comfortable than a divan."
       "You can't use any of my blankets."
       "I do have the capability of being covered in fur, old boy."
       At this point, I knew he had no plans on leaving. I crossed my arms as my tail flicked.
       "Jerk."
       Without hesitation he responded back, "Prick."
        "Idiot."
       "Twat."
       "Douche."
       "Pikey."
       "Mutt!"
       To this he finally opened he's eyes, looking toward me. I could see a shine of amusement in them and the shadow of a smile. It was weird to say that he actually liked that rude little nickname I given him back when we basically first met.  He never really told me why. Sighing I moved across my room to grab the chair that had been session at my desk and placed it before Hyde's armchair. I sat down heavily on it. There was so many thoughts running through my mind, but none of them were more confusing than Hyde. I realized he was still watching me and I give him a sad smile, unable to keep up this angry front any longer.
       "Play me something, please." I requested.
       He didn't ask any questions, he only simply reached down where he's bow leaned against the armchair and within seconds the sound of he's violin filled the air. I could never describe the beauty in he's playing, just that I couldn't see how I survived this long without listening to it. It reminded back after Paul Dean, the fox parasite that infected me, had taken over my body and we were wounded trying to escape some Global Government soldiers, it had been nightmarish to go into slumber. Sometimes the pain had been too terrible, sometimes my head had been full with frightening dreams and in either case I just couldn't sleep; Hyde would just know and he come sit at my bed side to play for me, no matter how long or how many times it happened, he'd always been there when I needed it. I admit… I had never slept so well then when I heard those soothing notes of he's violin.
       I leant forward in my chair placing my head in my hands as the music continued. It bothered me, not just the things I said to him at The Harmony's entrance, but everything I said when we separated those months ago. I wasn't this 'nice' person everyone knew me as here. During our argument, I ended up snapping some very hateful things toward Hyde… I even saw the moment, though never shown on his face, that he's eyes reflected something close to being heartbroken. This was the guy, despite my effort to push him away… treated my wounds, keep me company, comforted me on sleepless nights, and had truly become my first real friend. Yet, that is what I give him in return. I didn't deserve a friend like him; I had, to my disgust, become the person my father been beating into my head for years. When I joined Harmony, I completely changed my personality knowing I deeply didn't want to be that man my father was. I been so fake, though not one person realized and I was alright with that. I was grateful no one ever knew how awful the real me could be. But as I made new friends… I've  slowly, to my surprise,  started to became my fake.
       I would never understand why Hyde decided to come back into my life; there was no way he'd ever forgive me. There was no reason he should and to be honest I would just accept that. Yet here he was. He wasn't mad, he didn't want to fight anymore, and I can truly say he was being the better man of us two.
       Slowly I lifted my head, moving to rest comfortably against the back of the chair as I raised my feet to sit on the cushion and curling my tail my legs. As the blissfully wonderful sound of Hyde's violin played on, I let all my thoughts go and my eyes started to drift shut. I hadn't been sleeping well since I left. My old nightmares would always find a way back to me.
       "I lied before," I said softly, my voice laced with sleep. Hyde's eyes were closed again, as they usually were when he started to play, but the slightest tilt of he's head told me he could hear ever word. "I did miss you.
       …… And I'm really sorry…"
       I then fell into, for the first time since leaving, a peaceful and dreamless sleep.